Saints 10–14 Bears: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 4, 1999

Quick answer

Winner: Chicago Bears
Final score: Chicago Bears 14–10 New Orleans Saints
Halftime: New Orleans Saints 21–0 Chicago Bears at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: C. Conway
Top passer: S. Matthews
Biggest EPA play: (3:10) A.Craver right guard to CHI 12 for no gain (R.McDonald). FUMBLES (R.McDonald), RECO…
Game date: 1999-10-03

Game summary

The Chicago Bears beat the New Orleans Saints 14–10 on 1999-10-03, overcoming New Orleans Saints's 21–0 halftime lead. C. Conway posted a game-high +5.62 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
New Orleans Saints	21	3	0	0	0	10
Chicago Bears	0	0	14	0	0	14

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

NONew Orleans Saints

CHI 2

+1CHI 2

NO 79

CHI 84

+3CHI 12

NO 22

CHIChicago Bears

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 8:46TD
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 2
Score
6-0
(8:46) B.Hobert up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. QB draw.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 4:32XP
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 2
Score
7-0
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 4:32TD
Points+7
Yard line
NO 79
Score
7-0
(4:32) J.Allen right guard to CHI 25 for 4 yards (S.Knight).
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:53TD
Points+7
Yard line
CHI 84
Score
7-0
(1:53) PENALTY on NO-W.Williams, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at NO 16 - No Play.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 5:41FG
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 12
Score
10-0
(5:41) D.Brien 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 1:57TD
Points+6
Yard line
NO 22
Score
10-6
(1:57) S.Matthews pass to C.Conway for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at NO15, left numbers. CHI-80 C.Conway NOT tackled before touchdown. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and Upheld.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 1:48XP
Points+1
Yard line
NO 2
Score
10-7
J.Jaeger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 0:19TD
Points+6
Yard line
NO 6
Score
10-13
(:19) (Shotgun) S.Matthews pass to C.Conway for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. In endzone, left side, 1 yrd deep.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 0:07XP
Points+1
Yard line
NO 2
Score
10-14
J.Jaeger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1C. Conway · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.62 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
2B. Tolliver · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +2.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
3B. Engram · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
4B. Hobert · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +2.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.47 EPA/play
5B. Hobert · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +2.28 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
6S. Slutzker · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.04 EPA/play
7S. Matthews · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.86 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
8R. Wetnight · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

C. Conway — CHI · Receiving

C. Conway posted the highest total EPA (+5.62) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.47 EPA per play.

C. Conway's top snap (+4.96 EPA): (1:57) S.Matthews pass to C.Conway for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at NO15, left numbers. CHI-80 C.Conway NOT tackled before touchdown. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and Upheld.

Biggest single play (-5.96 EPA): Another player — (3:10) A.Craver right guard to CHI 12 for no gain (R.McDonald). FUMBLES (R.McDonald), RECOVERED by CHI-T.Carter at CHI 11. T.Carter to CHI 32 for 21 yards (K.Gammon). Play Challenged by NO and Upheld.

Quarterback report card

S. Matthews led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

S. Matthews (Chicago Bears) · 45 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.70 total EPA
B. Tolliver (New Orleans Saints) · 18 dropbacks · 38.9% completion · -0.22 EPA/play · -3.95 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	New Orleans Saints	Chicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play	-0.138	-0.115
Offensive success rate	33.3%	39.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.031	-0.119
Rush EPA/play	-0.289	-0.158
Defensive EPA/play	+0.115	+0.138
Defensive success rate	60.6%	66.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New Orleans Saints -0.14, Chicago Bears -0.12) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

New Orleans Saints: -0.14 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
Chicago Bears: -0.12 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)

Chicago Bears: 13 drives, -10.78 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
New Orleans Saints: 15 drives, -13.27 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q2 8:46)
Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q4 1:57)
Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q4 0:19)

Field goals

New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q3 5:41)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 21–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q2 8:46) — (8:46) B.Hobert up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. QB draw.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 4:32) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 79 (Q2 4:32) — (4:32) J.Allen right guard to CHI 25 for 4 yards (S.Knight).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CHI 84 (Q2 1:53) — (1:53) PENALTY on NO-W.Williams, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at NO 16 - No Play..

The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 3–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CHI 12 (Q3 5:41) — (5:41) D.Brien 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt..

The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NO 22 (Q4 1:57); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 1:48) — J.Jaeger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the NO 6 (Q4 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) S.Matthews pass to C.Conway for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. In endzone, left side, 1 yrd deep.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 0:07) — J.Jaeger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Chicago Bears (Q4 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) S.Matthews pass to C.Conway for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. In endzone, left side, 1 yrd deep. [WPA +34.9% · EPA +3.22]
Chicago Bears (Q4 0:19) — (:19) S.Matthews pass to C.Conway pushed ob at NO 6 for 30 yards (T.Drakeford). Caught at NO30, left numbers. Penalty on NO, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +26.8% · EPA +2.55]
New Orleans Saints (Q4 1:20) — (1:20) T.Barnhardt punts 39 yards to CHI 21, Center-K.Gammon. G.Milburn to CHI 33 for 12 yards (K.Mitchell). [WPA -25.5% · EPA -0.56]
Chicago Bears (Q1 7:42) — (7:42) (Shotgun) S.Matthews sacked at NO 17 for -5 yards (L.Glover). FUMBLES (L.Glover), RECOVERED by NO-W.Martin at NO 17. W.Martin to NO 17 for no gain (C.Villarrial). [WPA -15.9% · EPA -4.58]
Chicago Bears (Q4 14:08) — (14:08) J.Jaeger 32 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Crossbar, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun. [WPA -14.2% · EPA -2.35]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New Orleans Saints (Q3 3:10) — (3:10) A.Craver right guard to CHI 12 for no gain (R.McDonald). FUMBLES (R.McDonald), RECOVERED by CHI-T.Carter at CHI 11. T.Carter to CHI 32 for 21 yards (K.Gammon). Play Challenged by NO and Upheld. [WPA -9.6% · EPA -5.96]
Chicago Bears (Q3 3:23) — (3:23) C.Enis left tackle to CHI 35 for -5 yards (K.Mitchell). FUMBLES (K.Mitchell), RECOVERED by NO-K.Mitchell at CHI 31. [WPA -7.5% · EPA -5.28]
Chicago Bears (Q4 1:57) — (1:57) S.Matthews pass to C.Conway for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at NO15, left numbers. CHI-80 C.Conway NOT tackled before touchdown. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and Upheld. [WPA +4.2% · EPA +4.96]
Chicago Bears (Q1 7:42) — (7:42) (Shotgun) S.Matthews sacked at NO 17 for -5 yards (L.Glover). FUMBLES (L.Glover), RECOVERED by NO-W.Martin at NO 17. W.Martin to NO 17 for no gain (C.Villarrial). [WPA -15.9% · EPA -4.58]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 8:46 · CHI 2 · Score 6-0
(8:46) B.Hobert up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. QB draw.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 4:32 · CHI 2 · Score 7-0
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q2 4:32 · NO 79 · Score 7-0
(4:32) J.Allen right guard to CHI 25 for 4 yards (S.Knight).
New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q2 1:53 · CHI 84 · Score 7-0
(1:53) PENALTY on NO-W.Williams, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at NO 16 - No Play.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 5:41 · CHI 12 · Score 10-0
(5:41) D.Brien 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 1:57 · NO 22 · Score 10-6
(1:57) S.Matthews pass to C.Conway for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at NO15, left numbers. CHI-80 C.Conway NOT tackled before touchdown. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and Upheld.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 1:48 · NO 2 · Score 10-7
J.Jaeger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 0:19 · NO 6 · Score 10-13
(:19) (Shotgun) S.Matthews pass to C.Conway for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. In endzone, left side, 1 yrd deep.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 0:07 · NO 2 · Score 10-14
J.Jaeger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Chicago Bears earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
C. Conway (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears on 1999-10-03?

The Chicago Bears beat the New Orleans Saints 14-10 in Week 4, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears?

Q2: New Orleans Saints 21, Chicago Bears 0; Q3: New Orleans Saints 3, Chicago Bears 0; Q4: New Orleans Saints 0, Chicago Bears 14; Final: New Orleans Saints 10, Chicago Bears 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears?

New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 8:46) Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 1:57) Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 0:19) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q3 5:41, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears?

S. Matthews (Chicago Bears), 55.6% completion, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.70 total passing EPA. B. Tolliver (New Orleans Saints), 38.9% completion, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -3.95 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears?

C. Conway (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.62 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+4.96 EPA): (1:57) S.Matthews pass to C.Conway for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at NO15, left numbers. CHI-80 C.Conway NOT tackled before touchdown. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and Uphe.

Was New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Chicago Bears won 14-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

New Orleans Saints

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

Chicago Bears

Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W

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